Ruth P. Corrigan

Ruth P. Corrigan, 85, of Pontiac, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at her residence.

Her memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac, the Rev. Michael Bies officiating.

Duffy Funeral Home, Pontiac, has charge of arrangements.

She was born Dec. 26, 1921, at Pontiac, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Barton) Long. She married Vincent Corrigan Feb. 5, 1943, at St. Bernards Rectory, Sunbury, near Blackstone. He survives at Pontiac.

Also surviving are two sons, Douglas Corrigan, Pontiac, and Patrick (Peggy) Corrigan, Manteno; one brother, Charles Long, Pontiac; one sister, Dorothy (John) Kramer, Pontiac; and three grandchildren, Erik, Ryan and Tober Corrigan.

Mrs. Corrigan was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Shirley Stevens, Betty Fowler and Verne Louise DeFreese; and one brother, Charles Long.

She graduated Cornell grade and high schools.

Mrs. Corrigan had been employed at Cornell Grade School as a secretary from 1957-71. She then was employed at Voigts Manufacturing in Streator, from 1975-79 until retirement.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac.

Mrs. Corrigan was a member of the Pontiac Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, a life-member of the OSF Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Cornell American Legion. Auxiliary

She greatly enjoyed crocheting, bingo and books.

Online condolences may be made at www.duffyfuneralhome.com.

The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School Building Fund.